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Once Upon a Time

  • 19871987
  • TV-PGTV-PG
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Once Upon a Time (1987)
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Family
The "Tikbalang" Puga searches for the magic crystal which will restore peace in his land. His dangerous quest leads him to earth where he meets three young men.The "Tikbalang" Puga searches for the magic crystal which will restore peace in his land. His dangerous quest leads him to earth where he meets three young men.The "Tikbalang" Puga searches for the magic crystal which will restore peace in his land. His dangerous quest leads him to earth where he meets three young men.
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  • Directors
    • Peque Gallaga
    • Lore Reyes
  • Writers
    • T.E. Pagaspas(screenplay)
    • Uro Q. dela Cruz(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dolphy
    • Gloria Romero
    • Joel Torre
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  • Directors
    • Peque Gallaga
    • Lore Reyes
  • Writers
    • T.E. Pagaspas(screenplay)
    • Uro Q. dela Cruz(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Dolphy
    • Gloria Romero
    • Joel Torre
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Dolphy
    Dolphy
    • Pugaas Puga
    Gloria Romero
    Gloria Romero
    • Reyna Kamkamas Reyna Kamkam
    Joel Torre
    Joel Torre
    • Bakalas Bakal
    Janice de Belen
    Janice de Belen
    • Gwenas Gwen
    Richard Gomez
    Richard Gomez
    • Rommelas Rommel
    Lani Mercado
    Lani Mercado
    Chuckie Dreyfus
    Chuckie Dreyfus
    • Lallyas Lally
    • (as Chuckie Dreyfuss)
    Anjo Yllana
    Anjo Yllana
    • Bennyas Benny
    Noel Trinidad
    Noel Trinidad
    Mon Alvir
    Bamba
    Benjo
    Manny Castañeda
    Manny Castañeda
    Chichay
    Eugene Enriquez
    Datu Gallaga
    Alma Lerma
    Tony Mabesa
    Tony Mabesa
    • Directors
      • Peque Gallaga
      • Lore Reyes
    • Writers
      • T.E. Pagaspas(screenplay) (story)
      • Uro Q. dela Cruz(screenplay)
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    The "Tikbalang" Puga searches for the magic crystal which will restore peace in his land. His dangerous quest leads him to earth where he meets three young men.
    • crystal
    • sword and sorcery
    • alternate timeline
    • alternate reality
    • kidnapping
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    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Comedy
      • Family
      • Fantasy
    • Certificate
      • TV-PG
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    • Trivia
      Creatures form Philippine lower mythology like the tikbalang, for example, are featured in this fantasy-adventure movie.
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      Dancing in the Dark
      Written and Performed by Bruce Springsteen

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    • Release date
      • January 4, 1987 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • Philippines
    • Languages
      • English
      • Filipino
      • Tagalog
    • Also known as
      • Tikbalang
    • Production company
      • Regal Films
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